Bryan Cristante Monitored by Arsenal, Chelsea in Latest Transfer Rumours

Atalanta's Bryan Cristante is reportedly being tracked by both Chelsea and Arsenal, with the midfielder said to be "keen on a move to England."

According to Lyall Thomas of Sky Sports, Cristante's representatives met with Premier League clubs a fortnight ago, and Chelsea and the Gunners are his key suitors in England. Borussia Dortmund are also said to be interested along with some Italian clubs.

Cristante, 23, came through the youth system at AC Milan and joined Benfica in 2014 after just a handful of senior appearances at the San Siro.

He was sent out on loan by the Portuguese side to Palermo and Pescara until eventually joining Atalanta, where he has enjoyed a breakout season in 2017-18.

In the current Serie A campaign, he has netted nine goals and provided two assists in 34 appearances. 

Tuttosport (via Football Italia) previously reported Atalanta will demand €30 million for the Italy international.

Both Chelsea and Arsenal could afford to stump up such a fee if they believe Cristante is worth it.

He boasts a number of attractive attributes. He can operate as a central midfielder or in a more advanced No. 10 role and can contribute both defensively and in attack.